Thursday, August 13, 2009

It kills me when people look at a lovely sunset or a rock, and that inspires them to write the great American novel.

Me? My inspiration is a lot less stunning.

I wanted to use up my buttermilk and felt nostalgic. Yes, nothing like almost expired dairy products to get you going. I grabbed my Better Homes and Gardens Cook Book (you know you secretly love the red plaid cover) and searched for desserts that used buttermilk.

Oh, a chocolate cake with so many names. Texas Sheet Cake, Chocolate-Buttermilk Cake, Buttermilk Brownies. I made mine in a 13 x 9 pan, but some recipes also suggests a 15 x 10 pan for more brownie-likeness.

I thought it was a bit too sweet, but my co-worker says she is adjusting her "favorites listing" again and putting this on the top of it! They are super easy and use the "boil in a pot" method to make the batter and frosting. Really couldn't be easier!

I grew up using that cookbook! (the old version - I think they re-issued it in the past 10 years or so and changed it a lot). I'll have to steal the old original copy from my mom the next time I see her.

Ha Ha Mary, I'm from Texas and make this cake all the time for my kids, although I'm in total agreement that it is too sweet. Again, I'm a dark chocolate girl. There are a zillion versions of this cake out there and it has been a crowd pleaser and can be done in less than 30 mins. if baked on a jelly roll pan. super simple/quick.Besides your cut squares look perfecto! It made me giggle to see a CA girl making a TX sheet cake. love it.AmyRuth